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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 6,578,0179 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2383 | $2705 | $1378 |
| Rent | $1017 | $1272 | $708 |
| Groceries | $203 | $190 | $105 |
| Dining out | $294 | $339 | $159 |
| Cafe | $62 | $55 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $189 | $212 | $118 |
| Mobile internet | $25 | $11 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $95 | $85 | $8 |
| Taxis | $63 | $47 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $18 | $53 | $26 |
| Sport and cultural events | $69 | $59 | $20 |
| Museums and sights | $40 | $21 | $8 |
| Nightlife | $68 | $89 | $50 |
| Gym | $71 | $47 | $31 |
| Yoga | $107 | $154 | $35 |
| Massage | $61 | $69 | $50 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |